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Forms for Students

All forms are available from the Faculty Office - Room 251.

These may be downloaded here and printed, however, as the majority of forms are provided in duplicate, if you wish to obtain a receipt, you will need to bring your own photocopy for date stamping.

(N.B. Coursework, I.S.P. and Dissertation submission forms are only available from the Faculty Office.)

Changing / Confirming Course Choices

Course Change and / or Course Confirmation Form

This form may be used when making an application to change courses, or when asked to confirm courses.

Coursework Submission

Coursework Submission Form

To be used when making paper copy coursework submissions. Only available from the Faculty Office.

Anonymous Marking Coursework Submission Form

To be used when making paper copy coursework submissions in the case of Anonymous Marking. Only available from the Faculty Office.

Coursework Cover Sheet

To be used as the front cover of each of the two paper copy coursework submissions (if the contained information is not already indicated).

Anonymous Coursework Cover Sheet

To be used as the front cover of each paper copy of electronic coursework submission in the case of Anonymous Marking (if the contained information is not already indicated).

Degree Transfer Application

Degree Transfer Form

To be used when making an application to transfer from one Degree / Programme of study to another.

Evidence Submission Forms

Submission of Reasons for Non-Attendance

To be used to submit a statement and supporting documentation explaining non-attendance.

Evidence for Late Submission or Non-Submission of Coursework

To be used when making an application to the Board of Examiners for consideration of Extenuating Circumstances for the late submission of coursework. A statement giving reasons for the application together with supporting documentation should be submitted.

Extenuating Circumstances for Exams

To be used when making an application to the Board of Examiners to consider Extenuating Circumstances which may have affected examination performance or prevented examination attendance. A statement giving reasons for the application together with supporting documentation should be submitted.

Intercollegiate Students

Intercollegiate Application Form

This form is to be used by SOAS students when applying to take a non-SOAS course from another University of London School.

This form is to be used by non-SOAS students when applying to take a SOAS course.

Postgraduate Dissertations

Dissertation Proposal Form

To be used in accordance with published Departmental literature regarding the choice of a proposed supervisor:

  • DeFIMS
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • MA Law
  • Political & International Studies
Dissertation Submission Form

To be used when submitting a Dissertation (2 bound copies). Only available from the Faculty Office.

Dissertation Declaration Form

To be typed up, included or inserted into MA, MSc & LLM Dissertations prior to submission.

Undergraduate I.S.P. (Independent Study Project)

I.S.P. (Independent Study Project) Application Form – for all Departments except DeFiMS
I.S.P. (Independent Study Project) Approval Form – for the DeFiMS Department


To be completed by Undergraduate Students with reference to published deadlines and guidelines.

I.S.P. (Independent Study Project) Submission Form

To be used when submitting an I.S.P. (2 bound paper copies). Only available from the Faculty Office.

I.S.P. (Independent Study Project) Declaration Form

To be typed up, included or inserted into the Undergraduate ISP prior to submission.

Politics Student Forms

Extended Essay Registration Form

This form should be used by Politics students to register for the Extended Essay modules.

Extended Essay Submission Form

To be used when submitting the Extended Essays (2 paper copies). Only available from the Faculty Office.

General Student Forms

Request for Letter of Certification of Student Status

For further information, please see the Registry: Online Forms page.

Change of Address Forms

Used to inform the School of any changes to Address / Personal Details.

Transcript Request Form

To be used to obtain a detailed record of courses taken and marks received.